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Verona in December
What December is really like in Verona: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
December is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 6°C (43°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 8.7 hours of daylight. Cold but festive, with a giant illuminated comet arching from the Arena over Piazza Bra and Christmas stalls in the old town.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 6°C (43°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 8.7 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in December
December is the coolest month in Verona: days average 6°C (43°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with November (11°C (52°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 6°C (43°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:49
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 16:34
- Daylight
- About 8.7 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold and foggy, but Christmas markets, the illuminated star in Piazza Bra and Valentine's events in February add atmosphere.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in December
- Christmas market and nativity displays (December)
- Illuminated comet star in Piazza Bra (usually December–January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · San Francesco al Corso
Juliet's Tomb and Fresco Museum
In the former monastery of San Francesco al Corso, a crypt holds an empty medieval sarcophagus presented as Juliet's tomb, a romantic pilgrimage spot since the 19th century.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Art
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Historic site · Piazza Bra and the Arena
Arena di Verona
Climb to the top tiers for a view over Piazza Bra and the rooftops; daytime access can be reduced on opera days while sets are prepared.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Experience · Piazza Bra and the Arena
Opera at the Arena
The Arena di Verona Opera Festival, held since 1913, stages large-scale productions of operas such as Aida, Carmen and Nabucco on summer evenings.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Couples
- Iconic
- Art
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Landmark · Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe)
Piazza delle Erbe
For aperitivo, sit at one of the cafés on the square's edges and order a spritz or a glass of Soave as the light fades.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Food
- After dark
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 6°C, lows near 0°C and 6 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Verona?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Verona in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Verona?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cold but festive, with a giant illuminated comet arching from the Arena over Piazza Bra and Christmas stalls in the old town.
+How warm is Verona in December?
Average highs are around 6°C (43°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Verona in December?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.